HomeLight

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Links and mentions of Wisconsin flat fee MLS companies in this post do not constitute an endorsement. With the market shifting and home sales slowing down, you’ll want to expose your listing to as many eyes as possible – and keep the most money in your pocket as possible. What is a flat fee MLS listing service? Get Estimate.

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Realty Biz

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Off-market properties might be the answer if you want to avoid competition from other buyers when looking for your next home. Finding a buyer for a home not featured in the MLS requires more work from the real estate agent and used to be very unusual. Finding off-market properties for sale can be a challenge.

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HomeLight

JULY 23, 2021

One term you’ll likely hear often during the homebuying process is “MLS,” which stands for multiple listing service. The MLS is a real estate database of all the homes in your area that are currently for sale, pending sale, or have recently been sold, and so much more. Will a house with an offer on it be removed from the MLS?

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BAM Media

MAY 7, 2024

Strategy #1—Leverage local market information One of the worst things you can do is say something like, “ Hey, Wendy, I’m checking in. The first is going to be leveraging local market information. They want to know what’s going on in the local market. How are you? That will get people excited.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

We are still at least a million listings shy of being a balanced market, so this excuse is not going to subside anytime soon. Stop answering clients’ concerns by saying, “Yeah, there’s really nothing on the market, I mean everything in the MLS is already pending. No rehab for them and no inspection woes for you.

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The Residential Specialist

MAY 3, 2022

Agents may have to adjust their marketing strategies when selling an eco-friendly home. After getting an energy audit through a home inspection company, he followed recommendations to install foam insulation in the attic, replace the furnace and heat pumps with more energy-efficient models, and add solar panels to the roof.

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RIS Media

JULY 8, 2021

When navigating highly complex, multiple-offer negotiations in the current real estate market, it’s important for agents representing buyers to be prepared, proactive, and provide the best chance to win a bid for their dream home. Your agents should employ strategies that will give them and their clients a leg up in the market.

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Realty Biz

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Buyer's agents also provide valuable market insights and analysis to help buyers make informed decisions. They have extensive knowledge of local market conditions and can leverage their expertise to ensure buyers get the most value from their investment. Traditional real estate agents do much more than list a home in the MLS.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 1, 2022

The market is shifting, not crashing. More days on the market do not equal lowball offer time. You might have it inspected and possibly not have to guarantee the appraisal gap. The market isn’t crashing. Do three comparative market analyses , perhaps more if your time frame is stretching out. Wait, what?

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Realty Biz

MARCH 2, 2023

However, this doesn't mean there are no good deals in the real estate market. The best way to start is to understand the market and create a plan. Check MLS Websites MLS platforms have some of the best bargains in the housing market. Start by looking for homes that have been sitting on the market for a long time.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2024

Oriana Shea , a top-rated agent in California who has been helping homebuyers for 26 years, says that, depending on local multiple list service (MLS) rules and where the property is located, a listing might actually be tagged as “contingent” rather than under contract. What contingencies might be attached to ‘under contract’ listings?

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HomeLight

MAY 8, 2024

However, it’s important to note that selling a house “as is” usually means accepting a lower offer than if you sold on the traditional market. We Buy Houses operations buy “as is” properties at a discounted rate compared to a traditional market sale and will generally seek out homes in need of significant repairs.

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Keeping Current Matters

OCTOBER 12, 2020

The inspection companies, which work for the buyer and will almost always find challenges with the house. Further complicating the situation is how the current mortgage market is rapidly evolving because of the number of families out of work and in mortgage forbearance. The appraiser, if there is a question of value.

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RIS Media

AUGUST 17, 2021

This home warranty partnership instills added comfort in the buying and selling process, particularly in a market with rising prices and multiple bids. . “We’re seeing buyers waiving everything, from appraisals, option periods and inspections,” says Riley, who notes that cash isn’t even winning these days.

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RIS Media

MAY 19, 2021

” There are other statuses in the MLS listings like “Pending,” “Contingent,” “Coming Soon” and “Expired.” Two important statuses in the MLS are “Contingent” and “Pending.” Common real estate contingencies include the following: Inspection Contingencies.

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Keeping Current Matters

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The inspection company, which works for the buyer and will almost always find challenges with the house. And those MLS properties generally offer compensation to agents who represent buyers, incentivizing them to show and sell the property and again potentially enlarging the buyer pool.”.

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Lab Coat Agents

JUNE 28, 2021

You did 15 transactions last year and you know HOW to manage the paperwork, schedule the workflow, attend the inspections, keep on top of the attorneys and title company…well you had it figured out before! You follow the instructions as per the MLS and you leave a voicemail & text for the agent asking for a Friday 3 pm showing.

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RIS Media

MAY 12, 2022

Open competition is inherent to a free market—or so they say. MLS data must be made available (to everyone who pays) and consumers ostensibly can view every available house, with sellers marketing to every buyer, and buyers able to peruse every available home. But why the caveats? Those are now banned, at least by NAR members.

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Realty Biz

MAY 18, 2023

Their role includes marketing the property, listing it on appropriate platforms, coordinating showings, negotiating on behalf of the seller, and facilitating the sales process until it closes. They can provide insights into current market conditions, pricing strategies, and negotiation techniques.

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McKissock

MARCH 8, 2022

Does USPAP require me to complete an inspection? Must I be competent in the subject’s market area? An appraiser may be able to conduct a virtual inspection remotely; however, this would still be considered a desktop appraisal. Does USPAP require me to complete an inspection? Are there any state restrictions?

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Easy Agent Pro

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A recent Clever Real Estate report takes stock of the state of the housing market for the latter and found that “Millennials are willing to make rash decisions to afford a home in a competitive market, including buying a home sight unseen (90%), purchasing a fixer-upper that needs major repairs (82%), and offering over asking price (80%).”.

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Real Trends

OCTOBER 5, 2022

But, the market has changed and buyer concessions are becoming a thing. If the monthly HOA is $300, then maybe a $3,600 HOA credit from the seller would be better than a $5,000 price reduction; it would at least make your listing stand out in the MLS. Make sure you put it in the MLS comments if you offer this incentive.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 3, 2023

Higher interest rates have been cooling the housing market nationwide, and real estate in Colorado is no exception. Inventory is starting to rise along with the average number of days on market as of September 2022. Within three weeks of marketing on their own, 80% to 85% of FSBO people will contract with a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

APRIL 28, 2023

While FSBO can work, it does come with some risks, including the possibility of selling your house for less than market value. We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Unsure about selling FSBO in Texas?

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Toronto Realty Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If a property came onto the market today for $599,900, you went to look at it, and you were quite interested, how much would you offer? What type of market are we in? “We just came onto the market today.” ” “Two agents have already asked for a copy of the home inspection.” TorontoRealtyBlog.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 25, 2020

That’s where selling a house off market can be the better option, says real estate agent Jim Griffin , a top real estate agent in Johnson City, Tennessee. Let’s look closer at what selling a house off market entails so you can decide if this is the right choice for you. What does ‘off market’ mean in real estate?

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Toronto Realty Blog

JUNE 2, 2021

I have a RECO complaining pending for a blog I wrote last month about transparency in the market, which I find highly ironic, since the mere notion that somebody is complaining about my transparency demonstrates how the old-guard of real estate is trying to keep everything in this industry hush-hush. Not in our market.

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McKissock

MAY 17, 2023

When making appraisal adjustments, examine the quality of your data and remember that any quality ratings in your county records or MLS are not always reliable. Sources of data A lot of the time, you’re using MLS data. Here are some basic things to consider regarding quality adjustment research and methodology.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 22, 2024

An agent gives simple presentation tips to improve marketing, helps to set an appropriate price that reflects the home’s condition, and works to find a buyer willing and eager to buy your home in its current state. Your agent should also be willing to go the extra mile on marketing. Yes Is a real estate attorney required?

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The Close

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

After all, a new listing on the MLS gets the most attention in the first week. Myth #2: Wiggle Room in Pricing Is Essential for Negotiation The market price of a home can fluctuate by tens of thousands of dollars over a year. If you’ve got an overpriced listing on the market, it gets staler every day that the listing is available.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

The median price of a California home hit $777,500 in November 2022 , which is a 3% decrease from the previous month, a sign that higher interest rates are slowing the real estate market in California. Moreover, homes are sitting on the market for longer and inventory is increasing. Average time on market: 24 days (November 2022).

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Broke Agent Media

MARCH 1, 2023

Fannie Mae states it is “transitioning to a range of options to establish a property’s market value.” On March 1, Fannie Mae updated its Selling Guide , announcing it is “transitioning to a range of options to establish a property’s market value,” including new alternatives to the traditional appraisal.

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Fancy Pants Homes

JANUARY 9, 2022

Adele wants to pay $58 million for Sylvester Stallone’s Beverly Park mansion The property is now in escrow , multiple industry sources report Listed for $110 million one year ago, Sly’s mansion was one of the most expensive celebrity homes to hit the market in recent years The property sits on 3.5 Image credit: MLS.

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

The seller’s market continues to boom in Florida. drop in median time on the market. We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent. Average time on market: 14 days (Jan 2022). Can FSBO sellers post a yard sign ?

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McKissock

DECEMBER 1, 2020

For example, a trainee may complete one part of the appraisal process, such as verifying the transaction data and pulling market trend data, while the inspection, analysis, development, and reporting are completed by the supervisory appraiser. Why call it an enhanced desktop appraisal?

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Real Trends

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Welcome to the new market! No one wants to have slow or no showings and then have to talk to the seller who trusted you and figure out what to say to them while the house languishes on the market. Along with more inventory comes longer days on the market, fewer showings, no more competing offers and more power to qualified buyers.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 27, 2021

Whether you sell your house to a cash buyer like an iBuyer or list your home on the market, you’ll encounter digital processes at almost every phase of the sale. Your home’s online presence is particularly crucial if you’re selling it on the market. Some companies purchase homes as-is for well below market price.

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